Download Pignut Pignut, sometimes known as Hogpotato is a native weed

Pignut
Pignut, sometimes known as Hogpotato is a native weed found in the Southwest
(Morton and Meade Counties). This low-growing weak stem perennial grows up to 1
foot tall and reproduces from seed and underground tubers. The plant has deep
roots on which develop nut-like tubers 1 - 15 inches below the surface and are
difficult to remove from the soil.
This plant is a legume with a tuft of leaves at the base. The flowers are of
the pea-type, yellow or orange-red and about one half inch long. The pods are
flat, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches long and have several seeds.
There are no biological controls approved for use on Pignut at this time.
Cultivation should be 3 - 5 inches deep at intervals so as to permit the weeds
to grow not more than 10 days after emergence of first plants. Don't exceed
intervals of 3 weeks. Continue cultivation until plants have been eradicated or
have been suppressed to such an extent that remaining plants may be more
economically destroyed by other treatment, by hand cultivation or by approved
chemicals. Small infestations should be grubbed out, taking care to remove all
the tuberous nut-like roots.
For more information regarding this noxious weed contact us by mail, e-mail or
phone listed above. You may also click on the link to the CWDAK, County Weed
Directors Association of Kansas.
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